Healthy Lifestyles CH 4
Which of the following actions helps maintain a sleep-promoting environment?
Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter
Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?
Stress-induced hair loss occurs when colonies of hair are pushed into an active phase
Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the
beeping sounds they sometimes produce
To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?
getting more sleep and "down time"
Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly, and many morning she wakes feeling unrefreshed. Maria most likely has
insomnia
Of the following countries, in which do citizens, on average, get the most sleep?
mexico
The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is
narcolepsy
REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?
rapid eye movements
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
reduced exposure to sunlight.
During a sleep study, a person spends the night in a sleep lab, and his or her body functions are monitored by
sensors and electrodes
Insomnia is often characterized by
waking up frequently during the night
When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,
your memory may be impaired
Students who begin to doze off during a lecture are usually in which stage of sleep?
1
Loneliness is
a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.
What percentage of the world's population lacks adequate sleep?
about 45%
An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)
belief
André has a job in international affairs that requires him to travel frequently across multiple time zones. André is at increased risk for
circadian rhythm disorder.
Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)
clinical sleep study
Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?
electronic devices
After weeks of arguments, Riley and Schaeffer break up. They both spend most of the following weekend sleeping, eating, and watching TV. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are they now in?
exhaustion
Howard is 88 years old and in excellent health. All his life, he has thrived on just 5 hours of sleep a night. The most likely explanation for Howard's good health despite his lifelong short sleep habit is that he
has a genetic variant affecting his circadian rhythm
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from
low self esteem
Light traveling through the retina of the eye is a key factor in the regulation of
melatonin
All of the following medications can cause drowsiness EXCEPT
stimulants
Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
stoic
Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?
wanting to change
During which stage of sleep does a person disengage from the environment?
2
Vijay often tosses and turns, unable to sleep for an hour or more after he goes to bed. Which of the following will help change this pattern and allow him to fall asleep faster?
getting up after 20 minutes and doing something relaxing until he feels sleepy
In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in
reduced cognitive ability
Having unprotected sex is considered a
risk behavior
The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n) ________ response.
adaptive
Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)
adaptive response
Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
alarm
Suicide prevention techniques include
asking directly if the person intends to hurt him- or herself.
Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT
asthma
Tessa is dreading her chemistry final. When she finds herself thinking that she's going to fail the exam, she tells herself, "No, I might not ace it, but I've been studying and I'm definitely going to pass." Tessa is engaging in a process referred to as
cognitive restructuring
Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by
expanding energy
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
learning from the situation and improving study habits
The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is
melatonin
Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of
modeling
A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which
there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions
Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to unintentionally fall asleep during the day?
those between the ages of 18 and 25